The Second Love
Dominic Hartnell informed me that his parents will be permanently staying here after returning to the country this time. Additionally, since we are getting married, his mother may ask us to move back to the villa. He asked for my opinion on this matter. Although he was seeking my input, judging from his expression, I could tell that Dominic Hartnell actually hoped to move back and live with his parents. I understand his perspective. After all, he is an only child, and from what I have observed, Dominic Hartnell is very devoted to his parents. Currently, approximately eighty percent of young couples are not very willing to live with their elders. Apart from desiring their own private world, it is mostly due to the fear of differences in daily life. I used to think the same way. In the past, I also lived separately from my ex-husband, who was a terrible person.However, my thoughts have changed a bit now, probably because I am now a mother myself and can relate to certain things more deeply. I pondered silently for a long time and decided that if Dominic Hartnell's mother asks us to move back, then we should do so. Since she has agreed to our marriage, she shouldn't create any difficulties for me. Moreover, I can see that she genuinely looks forward to and adores the babies, as I have noticed in the past few days. I shared my thoughts and decision with Dominic Hartnell. He pulled me into his arms and sighed softly against the top of my head. "Wife, thank you." I gently pushed him away slightly and kissed his lips, saying, "Why thank me? It's only natural." "Together with you, I will be dutiful to them."When I said this, I meant it wholeheartedly. Let the past remain in the past. We are a family now. After happily discussing this matter, I remembered the gifts his mother had given me. Initially, I planned to give everything to Dominic Hartnell and let him keep them. However, he insisted that I wear the jade bracelet. He said that if I didn't wear it, his mother might overthink and feel that I don't like it or am dissatisfied with her. I was a bit speechless. Can wearing or not wearing a bracelet lead to so many assumptions? His mother is, after all, from a wealthy family. How could she be so sensitive? But I couldn't resist Dominic Hartnell's insistence. Later, I thought that it's better to be safe than sorry, so I decided to wear it. However, jade is delicate. It can easily get damaged or broken if one is not careful.Not to mention the fact that the bracelet I'm wearing belongs to a series of precious treasures that are so expensive it's terrifying. Even if it gets a scratch, I would be devastated. Ah, wearing this jade bracelet puts so much pressure on me. But when it came to eating risotto, I instantly felt that Dominic Hartnell had foresight when I noticed his mother's gaze on the bracelet on my wrist. Especially when his mother later complimented how good it looked on me, I felt even more confident about wearing the bracelet. Indeed, a son knows his mother best. Overall, the atmosphere during the risotto dinner was quite pleasant. His mother even served me food, which pleasantly surprised me. Since she treated me so well, I felt the need to reciprocate, so I immediately served some vegetables to his mother.During these risotto dinners, I noticed that Dominic Hartnell's mother didn't eat much meat and preferred milder flavors. I was quite nervous about serving her vegetables. If she didn't eat them... how would I face her? Fortunately, although his mother had a calm expression, she finished all the vegetables I served her. I breathed a sigh of relief and felt a faint sense of happiness. It seemed like a beautiful and blissful life had already begun. After finishing the risotto, his mother mentioned that once the vacation was over and she resumed her normal work routine, she wanted Dominic Hartnell and me to get married without any further delay. This aligned with what Dominic Hartnell told me yesterday. However, Dominic Hartnell's words were much more possessive. He said that once we were married, I would legally become his property, and no one else could take me away from him, nor could I leave him. I didn't know how to respond to such lack of confidence coming from Dominic Hartnell. He was well aware of how many women liked him. If he wanted, he could easily have countless beautiful women of all shapes and sizes flocking to him. So, the one who should be worried is me, right? And as for the fear of someone taking me away, that's just nonsense. The best man is already the father of my child. Why would I go looking for someone else? I would be foolish even to consider it. I should be proud of this, after all, he is Dominic Hartnell. The more I thought about it, the happier I became. If it weren't for Dominic Hartnell's mother still being here, I might have burst out laughing. After chatting for a while, his mother went upstairs, leaving Dominic Hartnell and me alone. His father still hadn't returned. Once his mother left, Dominic Hartnell asked if I wanted to go for a walk. Since it was still early, I agreed. After strolling outside for a while, I became interested in going out to have some fun. Dominic Hartnell suggested that we invite Benjamin Chance and the others out, as it was a good opportunity to share the news of our marriage with them. Without hesitation, I agreed. It had been a while since I last saw them, and it would be a perfect way to celebrate our last night of being single. Dominic Hartnell was already making a phone call, so I decided to call Shannon as well. If I didn't inform her, I didn't know how angry she would be with me later. After confirming with Shannon, I ended the call, and Dominic Hartnell had already finished his call. After obtaining the address, I sent Shannon a message on WeChat. Following Dominic Hartnell, he took me back to the villa. After changing clothes, we left the villa in the car. As soon as we arrived at the club, cars started parking next to us one after another. James Dalton, Benjamin Chance, and the others arrived one by one. Shannon took a taxi and arrived the latest. I greeted Benjamin Chance and the others and walked with Shannon at the back. I had sent Dominic Hartnell ahead. When we hadn't seen each other, I didn't feel it, but now that I saw Shannon, I suddenly felt like I had so much to talk to her about, especially since I was about to become a married woman. It felt like my heart was scratching like a cat's paw. Shannon and I walked slowly, giving me enough time to explain what had happened in the past few days. After listening, Shannon glanced at me and asked, "Have you made up your mind? Are you going to the grave so soon? Won't you regret it?"I playfully nudged her and smiled, saying, "Don't make it sound so gloomy. Instead of saying 'going to the grave,' you should say that I'm about to embark on a joyous married life." As I spoke, memories of the challenges we had faced on this journey with Dominic Hartnell flooded my mind, reminiscent of the trials and tribulations of Tang Sanzang's journey to the West. I eagerly anticipated our future and cherished it deeply. "Shannon, you are not only my important work partner but also my closest friend. You will be happy for me, won't you?" I blinked expectantly, gazing at her.
Font
Background
Contents
Home